'We transformed a £138k abandoned water tower into a Grand Designs home - now we're selling it for £3m'

Manchester Evening News - Sep 20, 2026

Jannette, 57, and Russell, 67, spent seven years turning a 150-year-old water tower into their dream family home. Having lived there for 20 years, they have now put it up for sale. Here they share their journey as part of our Where I Live series

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